𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲! In today’s video, we’re breaking down our monthly expenses as a couple in Sicily, Italy —everything from rent and groceries to dining out and utilities. Plus, we’ll show you how affordable life is here in Carini, Sicily, making it an excellent spot for expats and retirees!
𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Moving to Sicily https://www.thesicilianlife.com/
One of the most pressing questions for those considering a move to Sicily is the cost of living. While many people have misconceptions about the affordability of life here, the reality is far more accessible than one might think.
Whether you’re drawn to the vibrant energy of Palermo with its Baroque churches and lively markets or the serene charm of the coastal towns, understanding the actual cost of living in Sicily is key.
To help you get a clear picture, we’re pulling back the curtain on our actual monthly expenses as a couple living in Carini, Sicily, a picturesque town just outside of Palermo. Carini is a wonderful place for expats and retirees, offering Sicilian charm and modern convenience.
We’ll break down our essential monthly expenses—housing, groceries, utilities, dining out, and more—so you can see how affordable (or not) life in Sicily can be.
So, is living in Sicily truly affordable in 2025? Join us as we dive into the actual cost of embracing the Sicilian lifestyle, where the joy of discovery meets the comfort of timeless tradition.
⏱️𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 ⏱️
00:00 Monthly Cost of Living In Sicily Italy
00:26 Entertainment & Eating Out
01:11 Grocery Costs
01:51 Medical & Dental
04:34 Fuel Costs
05:25 Parking Expenses
05:46 Car Insurance
06:30 Cellular Service
07:10 Electricity
08:16 Gas
09:00 Garbage & Recycling
09:18 Housing & What We Get
11:35 Moving Expenses
12:49 Summary of Monthly Budget
13:02 Conclusion & Free Guide
🔹𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀: https://www.thesicilianlife.com/
▶️ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱:
• 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗩𝗣𝗡: https://refer-nordvpn.com/yNMNKOsWrOb
• 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿: http://fbuy.me/uRgTs
• 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗼, 𝗲𝗦𝗜𝗠 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱: http://airalo.pxf.io/Carol
• 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=108670
📧 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: support@thesicilianlife.com
👉 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘀 & 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲 & 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiKt3UnNkoqA4s2asGilKmA/join
▶️ 𝗠𝘆 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀:
• USE YOUR PHONE Abroad WITHOUT Roaming Charges: https://youtu.be/ZjW_J7ZcUWs
• Why Sicilian Food is the Freshest You’ll Ever Taste: https://youtu.be/SxomLU_pH3c
• Can You Buy A House In Sicily Without Speaking Italian?: https://youtu.be/VPey5jl0Hh8
• Renewing Italian Passports & Exploring a UNESCO Wonder: https://youtu.be/9z9NKydfjWE
• Starting Over in Sicily – Answering Your 17 Most Asked Questions: https://youtu.be/rpm_BDEZx3Y
▶️ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿: Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you.
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🔹𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀: https://www.thesicilianlife.com/
Thank you for the budget information. That really helps to know how much is allocated to each category.
This is so very helpful. Great information and I espeically like the part about the prescription and glasses. Thank you guys – love your channel!
I was just wondering about the costs in Sicily, but in 2025, and you guys put out this great video. I loved the details you provided.Thanks a lot! great video
That's amazing really and I'm so happy for you both. You're a great couple and Sicily is a beautiful place. Thanks for such good information. I just love your channel and all of your videos. Super exciting! 😊
Hi Carol and Croche. Thank you for the update on the cost of living for both of you. It sounds very reasonable. Your cottage is ideal and such a good find. It was meant to be. So far, so good 👍 I am very happy for you. Have a blessed week. Take care 😊💕
Good Morning Carol and Croce
Great Video.
Thanks For the update and Information. Glad your Happy and settling in 🐦🙌🙌🙏💞👍
Thanks for being transparent. A single person can definitely live under a thousand a month if you outright purchase a home no rent.
watching from dublin great video i recently paid 480 euros for a tooth extraction as i dont have a medical card how is that for expense 14 degrees today yes its some consolitation
Oh my goodness – the dentist and eye care costs! I live in St. Louis…you know what those things cost in the US. Excuse me while I pick my jaw up from the floor. 😅
What about your income taxes? You aren’t living in a 7% town, but maybe your work gives a tax deduction. Thanks so much!
Nice video as always ❤ We are looking foward to a house tour 🏠 ❤ Warm regards ❤
Carini is an area we’re looking at for purchasing a home. Compared to other communes in Sicily it’s more expensive per square meter, but feels like a wonderful area.
Great videos ragazzi, love to see your week videos, life is so cheap compared to Massachusetts….Ciao
Carol and Croce-Once again, a very informative video! How nice your rent includes internet and water. Our fiber optic internet is $35 unlimited. We don’t know what water is yet. Just for those wondering. We also have Iliad at that incredible price! Ciao-Diana
To check how much propane you have left, fill a cup with hot water from your tap, pour the water down the side of your propane tank and then run your hand down the side of the tank until you feel a cool spot. The top of the cool spot will be the fill level of the tank.
Hi there!
Great video! Thanks!
Question the tessera sanitaria dosnt cover dentist or glasses eye dr? Do u need to get a srparate insurance ( private) for that?
Thanks!❤❤❤
00:07 What is that handwritten, street sign referring to when it states that it is sad that there is no water in the piazza fountain, but there is water everywhere else? Is there a shortage of water in Carini?
Hello Carol & Croce, great vlog very informative! Your cottage looks lovely, I am looking for a similar style to rent long term, but not having much luck on the online platforms idealista etc.. they don’t respond, please can you share the name of the agent you found your property through?
Thanks for the video. Very informative. With pets, I tend to shop online, as the prices are heavily reduced and they deliver the items right to the door. 😊
I wish my electric bill was only $243
Carol and Croce, do you have any suggestions for finding rentals? Not sure when I’ll be there. Everything depends upon my dual citizenship and Italy 🥴. A one story with a cantina would be wonderful.
I want to cry knowing how cheap it is to live in Sicily thankyou for reminding me. There is not one bill you have mentioned even if you double it will you get close to what we pay in Australia. I am leaning towards retiring in Sicily the more time goes on. Grazie Mille Croce e Carol.
Super informative video, thanks for being so transparent with your living costs! It really helps people thinking of moving over get a clear perspective.
We use Google Voice to keep our US phone number active – it's a $20 one off set up, then free forever afterwards. Happy to explain more, it could save you another $30/month moving forward!
Thank you for your detailed infos. Lets say that a couple can live with EUR 2500.- a month for sure, no ?
Hi, thanks for very informative video.
I am currently looking for a property in Sicily. Would you know anything about Casteldaccia area? I have a viewing booked for a house there but I don’t the area. Thanks
I would be a little nervous having that propane tank in the house,I know in America that’s not permitted by code
I wonder how much a new crown would cost for a foreigner who is not in the Italian health system thus paying full price?
Ciao Carol and Croce thanks for this super interesting and useful video for people who are thinking of moving over. I love the dentist story and we get this type of service in our little town. People are so friendly and available and they treat us like a person not like a number which I love and didn't get in the UK. Have a fab week😘
Love the information. You two are living your best lives. Hope to join you some day in Italy.
I’m from Cinisi but live in the USA 🇺🇸…you could also pay everything with a USA credit card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees and pay the credit card monthly thru your US checking account. This way you can avoid paying these fees at the banks in Sicily when you’re exchanging your cash. I had my mother stay in Sicily for almost a year and everything she purchased was paid with credit card. And this works really well.
Hi. thanks for your video. I would suggest to you both to buy 2 gas bottles. When one finshes you have a full bottle and don't have to run around to buy one especially if it empties at the weekend or when the shops are closed.
Great video,Grazie mille!Could You please say us about public transport and the places where you can live without a car but still have a house and garden not too far from the sea!😻
Thank you
With my prescription plan I pay about 500.00 for a new pair of eye glasses. With that I wonder where the expats are from.
Hi 😅 thx for yr nice vid. Iv a question , Airbnb houses are not less than 1000 or more, how you find rental houses 450 eu?? Also they prefer long rental contracts, so yr rent for how many months ?? Thx 🙏
Thanks for the budget info!
Thanks a lot. The cost must be the same in Puglia, where we will spend 6 month from November away from Denmark winter 🥶 just bought a house (105m2) incl garden for only 55000€ incl furniture near lecce city ❤ love your videos 🎉very informative 😊
Need a new knee soon/ to walk better in the streets of Puglia. Living of my pension
Hello. Shannon here, from Michigan USA. I really enjoy your videos. I was wondering how long it took you both to get citizenship in Sicily Italy, and was it difficult to obtain? What was the process you went through to become a citizen of Italy?
I'm Italian-American dual citizen looking into a move to Italy.